Intro to Engineering
Garbage collection is an automatic memory management process that identifies and reclaims memory that is no longer in use by a program. This process helps prevent memory leaks, which can occur when programs allocate memory but fail to release it after use. Efficient garbage collection is crucial for optimizing resource usage, ensuring that systems run smoothly and efficiently without running out of memory.
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